Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black vs ATEN CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black

31specifications compared
14differ
17identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:8
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2
Video port type
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:DVI-I
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:Mini DisplayPort
Headphone outputs
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:10
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:4
Number of microphone inputs
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:10
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:4
HD type
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:WQXGA
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2K Ultra HD
Scan interval
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:1,5,255 s
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:1,99 s
Housing material
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:Metal
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:Plastic
Power source
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:DC
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:AC

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Comparison of CS1788-AT-E, CS1942-AT-E
50 specifications	A ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CS1788-AT-E View product	B ATEN CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CS1942-AT-E View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	Mini DisplayPort
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, Mini DisplayPort, USB A
USB hub	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity	2	2
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	10	4
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	10	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1a
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	2K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalDiffers	1,5,255 s	1,99 s
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 s
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 s
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Plastic
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltage	5.3 V	5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	8.26 W	2.33 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	197 mm
DepthDiffers	161.2 mm	197 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	44.7 mm
WeightDiffers	3.96 kg	560 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	131 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	540 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.48 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Audio (3.5mm), Mini DisplayPort, USB Type-A to USB Type-B
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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